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5 - Bioinspired Underwater Propulsors

from Part II - Structures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 August 2020

By
Tyler Van Buren ,
Daniel Floryan  and
Alexander J. Smits
Edited by
Wole Soboyejo  and
Leo Daniel
Wole Soboyejo
Affiliation:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts
Leo Daniel
Affiliation:
Kwara State University, Nigeria
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Summary

In recent years, there has been considerable interest in developing novel underwater vehicles that use propulsion systems inspired by biology [1,2]. Such vehicles have the potential to uncover new mission capabilities and improve maneuverability, efficiency, and speed [3,4]. Here we will explore the physical mechanisms that govern the performance – especially swimming speed and efficiency – of propulsive techniques inspired by biology. We will also show that we can translate the understanding we have gained from biology to the design of a new generation of underwater vehicles.

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Bioinspired Structures and Design , pp. 113 - 139
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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